BPI Releases a 21-Item Policy Framework Aimed at Establishing the Global Leadership of the U.S. Bitcoin Ecosystem
On May 21, the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) released a 21-page policy framework aimed at establishing the leadership of the United States in the global Bitcoin ecosystem. BPI's policy director, Zack Shapiro, referred to it as the 'Bitcoin Policy Manifesto,' covering legislative and regulatory approaches to Bitcoin as a financial asset, software protocol, and mining infrastructure.
The framework proposes a three-pronged regulatory strategy: first, to integrate Bitcoin deeply into U.S. economic and geopolitical strategy; second, to provide a clear legal framework for Bitcoin technology developers and businesses; third, to redefine the strategic position of Bitcoin mining in energy and infrastructure policy. Shapiro emphasized that this is a concise and comprehensive policy guide to help decision-makers quickly grasp the key legal and regulatory points related to Bitcoin.
BPI views Bitcoin as a key tool for hedging against inflation and geopolitical risks and recommends that the government issue 'BitBonds' to purchase Bitcoin with the proceeds, thereby consolidating the dollar's position in the global financial system.
Additionally, to promote the development of Bitcoin capital markets, the framework proposes several policy updates, including clarifying fair value accounting standards for Bitcoin holdings, approving physical spot ETFs, and exempting low-value transaction capital gains taxes.
On the technical regulatory front, BPI emphasizes distinguishing between custodial and non-custodial technologies, calling for legislation to avoid classifying non-custodial software developers like lightning routing nodes and DeFi protocols as remittance regulators. It suggests establishing a unified federal remittance license and creating a compliance sandbox system to support emerging custodial services.
In terms of energy policy, BPI recommends positioning Bitcoin mining as a strategic tool for grid stability and clean energy integration, encouraging it to be seen as a demand response asset, incentivizing methane reduction through on-site gas extraction, while advocating for technology neutrality principles to optimize power load through collaboration between mining sites, artificial intelligence, and data centers.
Do you think the U.S. can become a global leader in Bitcoin with this framework? If these policies are implemented, what ripple effects could they have on ordinary investors and the crypto market? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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